directions to Belknap Mountain
Location:
On the south shore of Lake Winnipesaukee
East of the town of Laconia, NH
This is one of the Hikes to Towers
Driving (one way from Nashua, NH):
Distance: 70 miles
Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Parking: at roadside parking area
Roads:
- Everett Turnpike north
- Route 93 north to Exit 20
- Route 3 northeast (for 6.3 miles)
- Route 3 Bypass northeast (for 3.0 miles)
- Route 11A northeast (for 2.4 miles)
- Belknap Carriage Road east (for 3.9 miles)
Hiking (round trip):
Distance: 2 miles
Time: 1 1/2 hours
Trail: Red Trail
Trail Guide: AMC Southern New Hampshire Trail Guide
Trail Map: Belknap Mtn. GPS Track
Hiking (one way, up to the summit):
Distance: 0.8 miles
Vertical: 700 feet
Time: 45 minutes
Summit:
Panoramic view from summit tower
Height: 2382 feet
Wikipedia description: Belknap Mountain
Winter Accessibility:
The upper section of the access road (Belknap Carriage Road) may be closed in winter,
causing a longer hike.
This road may also be closed at night, so park below the gate if you plan to stay for sunset.
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